Thank you for your interest in joining Team Special Forces! We want your journey with us to start as smoothly as possible, so we have provided this information to help you determine if joining us is the right choice for you. Your thoughtful consideration is deeply appreciated.

Advice for Those Considering Team Special Forces

We do not provide babysitting services.

You need to take care of yourself and not require that attention be poured on you at all hours of every day. We are not interested in self-absorbed people who drain our staff's time and want their needs catered to exclusively.

We are not anger management counselors.

If you hate everything and feel the constant need to demonstrate how much you OWN everyone and that you are so ELITE, you've come to the wrong place. Get into a treatment program for your personality disorder.

We are not looking for grumps and fun-haters.

Having a sense of humor is part of the game around here. You need to get along with people from all across the world. Don't overreact and become hugely offended by jokes. Relax and focus on having some fun.

We want new members with a mature and professional attitude.

There's nothing wrong about being classy. Holding your tongue and showing a presentable face to the world impresses others and brings honor to yourself and your teammates. Style accentuates strength.

We are looking for team players who can follow a plan.

Working together in battle means that you will need to show patience and execute only when the time is right. When a team covers for each other and advances as a unit, your victory is already in motion.

We want new friends who are easy-going and fun to be with.

Remember that the reason why we play games in the first place is to have fun, whether it be in pitched competition or the everyday pickup game. Remember to enjoy yourself and be an awesome buddy.

Things to Consider Before You Join

If you have not done so already, you will want to review the information presented in the About Our Team section in order to gain a better understanding of what our team is like and what will be expected of you as a member. We know that this team is not for everyone and we want to ensure that you know what you're getting yourself into.

• Activity. As a member of one of our game divisions, you will be expected to play the game on a regular basis. Each division has their own activity requirement, but you should be able to commit to playing at least five hours a week. If you need to take a break from gaming, we understand. Just tell your commanding officer before you leave.
• Background. We do not permit any form of cheating or hacking. If any game account which has been in your control at any point in the past is found to be linked to cheating activity, you will be dismissed from the team. Take care of your accounts and do not allow any other person to use them, even if you think they are trustworthy.
• Commitment. As a member of our team, you will not be allowed to also be a member of any clan or organization that operates in any game where we have a division. We hope that you will honor your obligations when you register to attend organized events and to clearly communicate with us whenever problems arise.
• Decorum. Our members are expected to maintain a professional level of decorum in our organization, which includes refraining from using harsh profanity, avoiding any dishonorable actions or controversies, and by not engaging in gossip or clique formation. Be open to new people and new experiences.
• Excellence. In our competitive pursuits, we will strive to promote a culture of excellence, involving focused practice before matches, all-our effort and teamwork during matches, and thoughtful review and adjustment after matches. Those who want to pursue this path must be prepared to engage in these activities to the best of their ability.

We accept new members from all across the world. There is no need to seek the referral of an existing member in order to join. There is no fee to join or to be a member; our servers are paid for with donations.

Our minimum age requirement is 16 years old. Many of our members are significantly older than this. If you are 15 years old, and you feel that you are exceptionally mature for your age, you may seek a waiver of the age requirement by contacting the Supreme Commander in writing. This waiver may involve participating in an interview.

Our TeamSpeak 3 voice server is heavily used every day. All new members will need to have a working microphone to participate on the server. If you experience any technical difficulties getting your microphone working or with the TeamSpeak program, please let us know so we can offer you assistance.

The Process of Joining Our Team

Each new prospective member is required to fill out a brief application here on our website. To do this, you must have a website account. Creating an account requires a working e-mail address and only takes five minutes. We will send important updates about your application progress to your e-mail, so please use your real address.

The application will ask you to provide basic information about which games you have player accounts in, as well as your motivation for joining the team. Answering all questions fully will prevent us from needing to ask you follow-up questions, which slows down the process of your application. Our staff members will review your application as soon as possible (usually within 72 hours).

If you are accepted, you will be assigned access to our team member resources and be provided with orientation materials. For the first two weeks that you are a member, you will be on probation, meaning that any conduct infraction or failure to complete recruit assignments can lead to your dismissal from the team. If you need to take time off for whatever reason while you are a recruit, your commanding officer will extend your probation period to compensate. Once you meet your commander's requirements for new recruits, including the completion of the probation period, you will graduate to full membership and be eligible to participate in competition activities.

If you have any questions about this process, you can e-mail recruitment@team-sf.com, contact the commanding officer of the game you're interested in, or post on our forum. We will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

Are You Ready to Join Team Special Forces?